20.06.2014 Ankara
TOBB Former Board of Directors Vice President and Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber Board President Bülent Koşmaz has passed away.
In a message
regarding Koşmaz’s passing, TOBB President M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said, “We
are greatly saddened by the passing of one of the most respected members of our
community, a most valued businessman, TOBB Former Board of Directors Vice
President and Manisa Chamber of Commerce and Industry Chamber Board President
Bülent Koşmaz. I pray for the grace of Allah upon his soul and extend my
condolences to his family, loved ones and the business community.”
Hisarcıklıoğlu
stated that Koşmaz held the offices of TOBB Treasurer and Board Vice President between
2000-2013, undertaking great endeavors for Turkey’s economy and the TOBB
community.
Hisarcıklıoğlu
said, “Mr. Koşmaz’s name, like all other people who created added value for the
economy, provided employment and sustenance for people, will live on in the
hearts of the people. I share the pain felt by his family, loved ones and the
whole business community. May Allah rest his soul; May heaven be his abode.”
- Bülent Koşmaz
Bülent, born
in Manisa in 1951, was married and a father of two children.
TOBB Treasurer
between 2000-2005, TOBB Board Vice President between 2005-2013, ICC Turkey
International Chamber of Commerce Treasurer and Council Member between
2001-2013, TEPAV Board Member Between 2001-2014, GTİ Inc. Board Deputy
President between 2012-2013 was also Manisa TSO Board Chairman, TOBB High
Advisory Council Member, DEİK General Assembly Delegate, TOBEV Board of
Trustees Founding Member, TEPAV Board of Trustees Founding Member, BALO Inc.
Board Chairman, TOBB Insurance and Pension Foundation General Assembly Institution
Delegate and Industry Zones Coordination Council Member.